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Hobsons Bay Youth Network Newsletter

In the month of September, we are putting the spotlight on career resources and development opportunities for young people in Hobsons Bay.

As you’re all too aware, the COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically altered the economic and employment landscape for many people in our community, especially young people. We are excited to see these initiatives come to life.

We invite you to share these opportunities with young people so they can begin their career journey with the skills, confidence, knowledge and resources they need to take the next step.

Hobsons Bay UP presents a free Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) and free Food Safety Handler courses to support young people aged 17 to 25 in their professional development. Young people can choose to do one, or both of these courses.

Whether a young person is looking for work in hospitality or another industry, boosting up their resume with these career development opportunities can be the first step.

These courses will be held on Zoom. Registrations are a must.

The Hobsons Bay Youth Employment Committee is presenting this Careers Connection Panel event designed to give Hobsons Bay young people local connections to employers and key information on taking their next steps.

Featuring panellists from across local industries and employers from Hobsons Bay, this event will provide young people aged 12 to 25 with the opportunity to ask their burning questions about their career options and employment processes.

This event will now be held online. Register to keep up to date with information.

For young people beginning their employment journey, it can be scary and overwhelming. The feeling of not knowing where to start can sometimes wreak havoc with motivation.

Whether they are about to go for their first or second job, an internship or an apprenticeship, these workshops are designed to help young people discover skills that are transferable into different professional environments.

This workshop is designed to enhance a young person's employability and set them on a pathway to career success. Young people ages 15 to 25 who live, work, study and recreate in Hobsons Bay are invites to join this three-week program.

What participants will learn about:

transferable skills
technical skills
what employers are looking for
ways to discover your strengths and weakness
understanding your values and how these can guide your career direction
what the STAR method is
how to create an effective resume with the do’s and don't's outlined for you

The sessions are lead by a Careers Councillor who is there to answer their career questions, ensuring young people get the most out of their experience.

Thank you for reading this newsletter.

If you would like more information about the Hobsons Bay Youth Network or to see your programs and events featured in next months newsletter, please contact UP at

adminys @hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au

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